Q.

Which of the following best explains why the free energy of formation of Fe2O3 becomes less negative as the temperature increases?

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a

As entropy increases, the free energy of formation increases

b

Entropy drops as a result of the consumption of oxygen.

c

The free energy of formation is independent of the absolute temperature.

d

At low temperature, the free energy of formation becomes less dependent on the enthalpy of formation.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

As formation of Fe2O3from Fe and O2 occurs with a -ve As value so according to the Gibbs. Helmholtz equation:ΔG=ΔH−TΔSA rise in temperature increases - T∆S value or decreases ∆G.
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